Select the correct passive voice of: 'Nobody can solve this puzzle.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'Nobody can solve this puzzle.'

A. This puzzle cannot be solved by nobody.

B. This puzzle cannot solve by anybody.

C. This puzzle cannot be solved by anybody.

D. This puzzle can be solved by nobody.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Negative subject 'nobody' becomes 'cannot be solved by anybody'. Double negative avoided.

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The members elected him the chairman.

A. He had been elected the chairman by the members.

B. He was elected the chairman by the members.

C. He is elected the chairman by the members.

D. The chairman was elected him by the members.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
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A. No passive.

B. The report is being written by her since morning.

C. The report has been being written by her since morning.

D. The report has been written by her since morning.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option A

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